Description:
SA Fire and Emergency Services CommissionJob reference: 670026
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Primary Purpose:
- Provide health and safety leadership and consultancy services consistent with legislative, SA Public Sector Strategy Requirements (Safety Wellbeing and Injury Management 2023-2032) and safety management system requirements to the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) and the following Emergency Services Sector (ESS) agencies: Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS); Country Fire Service (CFS) and State Emergency Service (SES).
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with SAFECOM, MFS, CFS and SES executives, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders.
- To foster safety ownership and build safety capability within SAFECOM, MFS, CFS and SES to enhance system sustainability.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a sector wide WHS framework/ system and associated strategic and local work plans necessary to ensure the coordination and delivery of WHS services which enhance a system-based approach and continuous improvement (including objectives, targets, performance indicators and reporting mechanisms in order to monitor and maintain throughout each agency).
- Development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, guidelines.
- Oversight, maintenance & reporting from the GovSAfety system (hazards, incidents, trends) for attendance and provision of advice to agency WHS Committees & any other reporting or incident investigation as required (i.e. a SAFECOM reports, preventative or specific hazard program reports).
- Develop, implement, conduct and evaluate internal audit programs and assist, where required in external auditing (SA Public Sector audit verification) and assist with development of sound corrective action plans.
- Provision of sound technical advice on health and safety legislation and relevant standards, codes of practice and policies to ensure compliance and best WHS practice.
- Provide a consistently high standard of client service and satisfaction and monitoring of all services for both agency and SAFECOM line of sight to ensure progress is monitored and measured.
- Support to other WHS Advisors and the team as part of a collaborative approach and where required or beneficial for mentoring and growth opportunities.
Essential Qualifications:
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Work Health Safety and Safety Management Systems), Lead Auditor qualifications and/ or equivalent experience
Remuneration:
ASO6
$98,478 - $104,165
Special Conditions:
Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.
Enquiries:
J anet Halls
Manager, WHS
Ph: (08) 8115 3982
Email: janet.halls@eso.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.
Applications must be submitted online.
SAFECOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Applications close: 21/05/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- AS06 Senior WHS Advisor - PID (A2541455).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- application_guidelines_emergency_services_sector.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.